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Longtime Providence seafood dining staple gets a fresh face
The iconic Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar reopened recently after undergoing a refresh this winter.
The restaurant was founded in 1985 by Ned Grace,...
CCRI launches new culinary associate degree at Newport campus
Historically, it can be stated that the hospitality industry in this country began in Newport almost 200 years ago. More than likely, the challenge...
Restaurateurs, hoteliers of tomorrow compete in R.I. ProStart competition
Food service industry professionals had an opportunity in late February to observe and evaluate the state’s top high school culinary and hospitality students as...
Employees integral to Russell Morin’s 114 years of catering success
Russell Morin Catering & Events, the catering division of Morin’s Inc., is one of the longest-established hospitality businesses in the United States.
While based in...
Chili and culinary training
The Newport Winter Festival Chili Cook-Off has been a crowd-pleaser for decades. The friendly competition decided by attendees pits professional chefs against some who...
Changing times, faces and festivals
At the end of 2024, there was an air of promise on the local restaurant scene, however stories breaking in mid- to late January...
Biscuits rising and trending
The hottest concept in Rhode Island right now is biscuits, according to a leading food service executive – not as a side or an...
Gifts and giving
Food was at the top of many gift lists during this holiday season of giving.
People’s Credit Union donated $10,000 to Farm Fresh Rhode Island...
Hospitality and holiday spirit go hand in hand
With wishes for good health, happiness and prosperity, we will be gathering whenever and wherever we can at Christmastime.
This year marks the 45th consecutive...
Burgeoning restaurant rows in Rhode Island
As the rush of the holiday season envelops everyone, those celebrating are discovering there are many changes taking place in restaurant rows throughout the...










